Project Manager

About UsDyson is a global technology enterprise. We solve the problems others choose to ignore, with surprising new inventions that defy convention and simply work better. We’re growing fast and our ambition is huge – more categories, more locations and more people.About The RoleWe are looking for a talented Project Manager to join Dyson’s New Product Development (NPD) team, working within our fast growing, revolutionary Hair Care Category. Within this role, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in leading the delivery of Dyson projects, having frequent exposure to senior business stakeholders, alongside talented cross-discipline project leadership team members.ResponsibilitiesThe Project Manager will be accountable for the robust delivery of new, innovative Hair Care (HC) products, from their post-concept stages, into the industrialisation phases of the projects to product launch. Some of the key responsibilities include:Developing the robust, integrated planning of the HC product timelines, with cross-team inputs, buy-in and delivery commitment, ensuring this is maintained throughout the project timeline.Management of the Milestone deliverables, ensuring the cross-teams are engaged, focused and delivering to the project requirements, aligned to Dyson Business Processes.Supporting the adherence to project budgets, ensuring Business Cases are robustly maintained by the cross functional teams.Managing project risks to ensure timely delivery of the project and realisation of the project benefits On time, On cost, On spec and On Quality.Facilitating regular “drumbeat” sessions, to ensure clarity in project objectives and direction, as well as addressing any barriers to execution, at source.Resolve conflicts and lead in developing solutions.Manage resource allocation activities against project schedules.Challenge concepts in order to achieve the optimum design within the boundaries of time, specification and cost, maintain and manage the risks, actions and issues tracking.About youBachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.A level of formal Project management training / qualifications.Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project5+ years working experience, within an engineering / product development environment, with a demonstrable knowledge of the product lifecycle.Experienced in managing and leading Projects from their conception to launch, with a broad understanding of Project Management Principles (i.e. risk, resource, budget management, etc.).Adaptable and resilient in the face of challenging situations.Strong communicator; able to convey complex issues concisely and accurately.Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to build productive working relationships and influence.BenefitsDyson China monitors the market to ensure competitive salaries and bonuses. Beyond that, you’ll enjoy a transport allowance and comprehensive medical care and insurance. But financial benefits are just the start of a Dyson career. Professional growth, leadership development and new opportunities abound, driven by regular reviews and dynamic workshops. And with a vibrant culture, the latest devices and a relaxed dress code reflecting our engineering spirit, it’s an exciting team environment geared to fuelling and realising ambition.Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.